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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.33, 321.97 and 128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.33, 321.97 and 128.42 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.33 : 321.97 = 128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.33/321.97 = 128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.33x = 321.97 × 128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.33x = 41,348.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,348.51/233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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